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Bats are standard playing equipment for the sports of baseball and softball. Little League® adheres to the USA Baseball Bat Standard for the Junior Division and below; and the BBCOR Standard for the Senior Division. Little League Softball® follows the Baseball Performance Factor (BPF) of 1.20.
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Disaster Relief Information for Local Leagues
Year over year, local leagues continue to experience devastating effects from natural disasters, but as communities begin the long road to recovery, Little League is committed to ensuring that baseball…
Six Innings with Portland Cascade Catcher, Mia Davidson
While being drafted by Portland Cascade to play professional softball with the Athletes Unlimited Softball League (AUSL) is Mia Davidson’s proudest accomplishment, her journey is full of life lessons and…
Florida Little Leaguer® Emphasizes the Importance of Creating Space for Everyone to Play the Game They Love
In 2021, eight-year-old Evangeline Iarossi from Palma Ceia Little League in Tampa, Florida, noticed an imbalance of playing opportunities for girls in her community. Her local league complex had…
Come Experience History at the 2023 Little League Baseball® World Series, Presented by T-Mobile
The 2023 Little League Baseball® World Series, Presented by T-Mobile, is quickly shaping up to be one for the record books, and now is your chance to come out and…
Umpiring His Way to The Big Leagues: The Story of MLB Umpire Alan Porter
Every Little Leaguer® who picks up a baseball bat or glove for the first time dreams of one day making it to the biggest stage in professional baseball – the Major League Baseball (MLB)…
A “Full-Count Conversation” on Preseason Preparation and Training
Across the globe during the Little League® offseason, District Administrators and local league officials spend months recruiting umpires and preparing them through clinics, training sessions, and mentorship for the season ahead. TAKE…
Join the Fun and Excitement at the 2025 Little League Baseball® World Series, Presented by T-Mobile
The 2025 Little League Baseball® World Series, Presented by T-Mobile, is shaping up to be an unforgettable event that fans won't want to miss. To be a part of…
History of Little League
In 1938, a man named Carl Stotz hit upon the idea for an organized baseball league for the boys in his hometown of Williamsport, Pennsylvania. Carl had no sons of…
Looking Back at the Girls with Game from Summer 2022
Little Leaguers® across the world were active this summer with hopes of earning the once-in-a-lifetime trip to one of the seven Little League® World Series tournaments held throughout the United…
Little League® Insurance Programs
New for 2026: Little League International continues to negotiate with insurance providers to enhance coverage, while striving to make these options affordable for local leagues. While leagues may see a…